AZ Alkmaar are likely to be favored to win against PEC Zwolle, as AZ sit higher in the 2025–26 Eredivisie table while PEC have struggled, including a heavy 6–1 defeat to AZ in early December 2025. Recent market ranges for similar Eredivisie fixtures suggest indicative odds around 1.70 for AZ, 4.20 for PEC Zwolle and 3.80 for the draw, reflecting AZ’s stronger attacking form with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Eredivisie match on 17 January 2026 is scheduled to start at 5:45 PM local time in the Netherlands, which is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1). This corresponds to 4:45 PM UTC.

The match will be played at PEC Zwolle’s home ground, MAC³PARK Stadion in Zwolle, Netherlands, a modern football venue with a capacity of around 14,000 spectators. The stadium features a compact design with fans close to the pitch, often giving PEC Zwolle a strong home support advantage.

Based on league position, recent head-to-head results and AZ’s attacking output, AZ Alkmaar are the logical pick, with fair projected odds in the 1.65–1.75 range compared to PEC Zwolle’s 4.00+ and the draw near 3.80. Bettors may also look at AZ -0.5 or -1.0 on the handicap and over 2.5 goals, given AZ’s recent 6–1 win over PEC and both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities.

In recent head-to-head meetings, AZ Alkmaar have dominated PEC Zwolle, including a 6–1 victory on 6 December 2025 and multiple wins in prior Eredivisie seasons. Across their last 5–6 encounters in all competitions, AZ have taken the majority of wins with high-scoring margins, while PEC Zwolle have rarely managed more than a point against them.